Pharmacist – Costco – Saint John, NB
Location: Halifax, NS | Company: Costco Wholesale
Costco Wholesale Canada is looking for a dedicated and skilled Pharmacist to join their pharmacy team at the Saint John, New Brunswick location on 300 Retail Drive. If you’re passionate about patient care, committed to practising at the fullest extent of your scope, and ready to make a real difference in people’s health journeys, this could be the perfect fit for you.
This role goes well beyond dispensing medications. You’ll be at the heart of expanded pharmacy practice — conducting medication reviews, administering injections, adapting prescriptions, and running health and wellness clinics. Costco Pharmacy is an environment that genuinely values the expertise of its pharmacists and empowers them to deliver comprehensive, patient-centred care.
About the Role: Pharmacist
As a Pharmacist at Costco, you’ll provide direct patient care, dispense prescription medications with accuracy, and educate members on proper medication use. You’ll apply your clinical knowledge to review prescriptions for drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, dosage, and therapeutic appropriateness. Collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals will be a regular part of your day, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each patient.
You’ll also play a leadership role — acting as Pharmacist-In-Charge in the pharmacy manager’s absence, supervising pharmacy interns and students, and working collaboratively with Registered Technicians. A strong focus on patient safety, confidentiality, and compliance with Costco’s policies and provincial regulations is central to this position.
Benefits and Salary
Costco is well known as one of Canada’s top employers, offering a competitive compensation and benefits package. While specific salary details for this posting are not listed, Costco pharmacists typically enjoy a strong total compensation package that reflects the professional nature of the role. Benefits at Costco often include health and dental coverage, and the added perk of being part of one of Canada’s most respected retail organizations.
Job Details
🏢 Company: Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.
📍 Location: 300 Retail Drive, Saint John, NB E2J 2R2
🆔 Posting ID: 55661475254
Responsibilities
Pharmacists at Costco are expected to engage in a broad and meaningful scope of practice. From dispensing prescriptions and conducting thorough clinical checks to participating in wellness clinics and performing medication reconciliation, every day brings variety and purpose. Here’s a look at what you’ll be doing:
- Dispense prescription medications accurately and apply appropriate auxiliary labels
- Review prescriptions for therapeutic appropriateness, including drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, dose, frequency, and dosage form
- Verify prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone and accept verbal orders as needed; select therapeutic substitutions when appropriate
- Oversee patient medical history collection and maintain confidential computer records
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to identify and resolve drug therapy problems, and educate patients on proper medication usage
- Recruit and conduct health and wellness clinics, documenting interventions as permitted by provincial regulations
- Adapt, extend, and modify prescriptions and perform specific acts under prescriber delegation or collaboration, to the extent permitted by provincial regulations
- Administer medications by injection where permitted by provincial regulations
- Conduct full medication reviews including best possible medication histories, medication reconciliation, and medication therapy management
- Order and communicate laboratory tests to the extent permitted by provincial regulations
- Champion a culture of patient safety by reducing and eliminating prescription incidents and managing those that occur
- Serve as Pharmacist-In-Charge in the absence of the pharmacy manager, supervising pharmacy interns and students
Requirements / Skills
Costco is seeking a licensed, patient-focused Pharmacist who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced retail pharmacy environment. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to member service and safety.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) required
- Licensure: Must be a Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in New Brunswick
- Computer proficiency: Strong computer skills for managing patient records and dispensing systems
- Clinical knowledge: Solid understanding of drug therapy, patient care, and pharmaceutical sciences
- Member service skills: Ability to provide prompt, courteous, and professional service to Costco members
- Math skills: Accuracy in dosage calculations and pharmacy-related computations
How to Apply
Ready to bring your pharmacy expertise to one of Canada’s most respected employers? Click the button below to submit your application directly through Costco’s official careers portal. Don’t wait — positions like this don’t stay open for long!
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
Quick Summary & What to Highlight: This Pharmacist role at Costco Wholesale Canada in Saint John, NB is perfect for candidates who excel in clinical pharmacy practice, patient education, and expanded scope services. On your resume, emphasize any experience with medication reviews, injection administration, health clinics, and pharmacy leadership, attention to detail, and your ability to work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment. If you’ve previously worked in community or retail pharmacy, make sure to highlight specific achievements and responsibilities that align with this position.
Resume & Application Tips: Before applying, tailor your resume to match the job description. Include keywords like expanded scope of practice, medication therapy management, and patient safety that appear in the posting. Quantify your achievements where possible (e.g., “conducted 20+ MedsChecks per month” or “trained and supervised 3 pharmacy interns”). Write a brief cover letter expressing your genuine interest in Costco Pharmacy and why you’re excited about this opportunity in Saint John. Double-check your application for spelling errors and ensure your contact information is current.
Interview Preparation: If selected for an interview, research Costco‘s values, pharmacy philosophy, and company culture beforehand. Prepare specific examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to demonstrate your clinical decision-making and patient care skills. Common questions may include scenarios about handling drug interactions, managing patient counselling in a busy environment, or leading a team in the pharmacy manager’s absence. Dress professionally for a healthcare and retail environment, arrive 10–15 minutes early, and bring copies of your resume. Prepare thoughtful questions about the role, team dynamics, and growth opportunities. After the interview, send a thank-you email within 24 hours reiterating your interest in the position.